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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the FujiFilm S1600 versus Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was released at a similar time to the TL205 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1600 scores versus the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung TL205

 S1600 TL205 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the FujiFilm S1600

 TL205 S1600 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung TL205

 S1600 TL205 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1600 versus Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1600 versus the TL205.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and TL205 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and TL205.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (177g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging details
Samsung TL205 Vlogging details
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (177g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung TL205
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung TL205
Also called FinePix S1770 PL100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $130 $180